I’m actually not sure if I can really post one this season, since I only went to six shows over a period of three days (this is what happens when there are too many events on your plate. Ahhh… the life of a lifestyle blogger). However, I do this every season, so I’ll try my best!
YAYS:
Lole:
The colourful collection above and the “white” collection, featuring a choreographed performance
Love the pink/grey combination (plus other colours as well) and the choreography of the show, which opened with dancers (?) performing various yoga-inspired poses down the runway.
TFI Press & Buyers’ Brunch:
Jon de Porter’s upcoming collection finally includes daintier pieces
Last season, one of the issues I had with the brunch were the plates they used (tiny bread plates, yep, a #firstworldproblem). I guess they listened, because they switched back to larger ones. Also loved talking to the designers who were in attendance and especially great to see returning lines like Jon de Porter (you finally have more delicate-looking pieces! Great for those who are just not into bling-bling) and Miriam Baker.
VAWK:
VAWK’s bright, colourful pieces for FW2015
From the four piece mini capsule collection sponsored by Subway (as in the sandwiches) to the main collection, with many pieces that were petite-friendly (as in the dresses looked like tunics on the models, but will most definitely be of modest/office-appropriate length on those below 5’4″). It was also good to see non-fall colours for many of the pieces as the lighter shades bring a bit of brightness to an otherwise dark season.
NAYS:
Studio seating:
Unless you had a front row, standing room or aisle seat, this is what you saw at the studio. How does one take notes for prospective blog posts?
When you want to take notes, you have to be able to have a good view of the show. When the seating is not tiered, it’s difficult to see unless you’re standing. And when you’re standing, it’s more difficult to take notes AND tweet! Unless, of course, you have an aisle seat.
Fewer shows:
What happened this season? Usually, the first show is at 2 or 3 PM. With the exception of Friday, shows didn’t start until 5 PM. Despite not liking the studio’s seating plan, I’ve always loved going to earlier shows, as the designers tend to be more up-and-coming rather than more well-known brands like Pink Tartan or David Dixon.
Typos on the menus:
These are NOT macarOOns. They are macarOns.
It’s macarOn, not macarOOn. Macaroons are a completely different snack. The food was provided by the Ritz-Carlton, not some middle school kid looking to raise money for a field trip. Please spell check before printing menu boards for an event like Fashion Week. Believe me, people notice.
Mehs:
Food Prices:
The paninis were $9 last season, but have gone up by a loonie. It would have been nice to include a garnish of lettuce, tomato and/or cucumbers. The sandwiches aren’t bad, though (otherwise, it would be a nay!).
Honestly, there wasn’t really much else in the “meh” category. As I said, I didn’t go to enough shows to truly comment on other collections
Image credits: All runway photos (with the exception of “studio seating”) photographed by Paul Ross for OPIQUE / Top of the Runway; All other images by author
